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WIN A JAYCO JTRAK TENT TRAILER
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LETTERS OF THE MONTH Entries to win a Rola Titan Tray roof rack
08
PARAMOUNT MICRO Pocket rocket reviewed
16
CARAVAN SECURITY Protect your investment
22
COMMON CARAVAN FAILS
The most frequent things
that can go wrong
28
SUNLAND PHOENIX A high-end , genuine offroad caravan
LOCK AND KEY BY MAX TAYLOR
About five years ago , my camper trailer was nicked from my driveway . Yes , I know that storing it in my driveway was a bad idea . That ’ s a lesson I learned the hard way .
I also learned that a simple coupling lock involving a diminutive padlock was not an ideal device to secure a van . Imagine my surprise when , in the morning , I discovered my camper was missing , and then spotting that measly padlock laying on the ground like some kind of an insult , having been defeated by bolt cutters .
If nothing else , this experience gave my wife plenty of fodder for dinner-party conversation .
After all , she was the one who had warned that a crappy padlock was no security at all .
Truth is , RVs of most types are highly prized by thieves . That ’ s why in this issue , we ’ re looking at what you can do to protect your pride and joy . While the coupling lock and wheel clamp are important ( why I didn ’ t fit a wheel clamp to that old camper I will never know ), there are plenty of technological solutions available , some of which we delve into here .
Wherever you are , as this trying year grinds to a close , I hope you are safe and enjoying every minute of your travels .
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